Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

Dive into the fascinating world of punctuation and discover why it matters in writing! Explore various punctuation marks and their correct usage, all while enjoying an engaging book review. There’s even a whimsical look at how punctuation can be both fun and informative, complete with playful commentary. Plus, learn about the unique differences in punctuation between English and Spanish. Get ready for a lively discussion that underscores the importance of clarity in communication!

10 years ago to this day I published the first episode of LEP. 10 years later I can now say that I'm making a living from doing what I love.  Thank you for listening and making my podcast what it is today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

586. The Importance of Listening Recently I was reading a book about listening and learning English. This episode is a summary of what I read, including details of how listening fits in with learning English, some considerations of the importance of listening and also some tips for how to improve your English with audio. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-9eg Check out Cambly for 10 free mins of conversation with a native speaker www.teacherluke.co.uk/cambly Ambassador code: teacherluke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

585. Alternative British Citizenship Tests with Paul Taylor Testing Paul again on his knowledge of Britishness with several alternative British citizenship tests and some very British problems. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-9dd italki offer https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join comedians Paul Taylor and Amber as they delve into the hilariously intricate world of British poshness and accents. Paul shares amusing anecdotes, including a side-splitting story about a famous football player. They analyze the poshness of celebrities like Kate Beckinsale, exploring how accent and background shape perceptions. The duo also tackles the quirky habits around tea preparation, revealing the playful side of British culture. Expect a lively discussion filled with laughs and insightful commentary on social class dynamics!

Dive into the whimsical world of Monty Python as the podcast hilariously analyzes their classic restaurant sketch, 'The Dirty Fork.' Discover the quirks of British politeness and the absurdity of dining dilemmas. Join the comedic exploration of cultural differences in complaints and exaggerated apologies. Enjoy playful anecdotes about procrastination and the chaos of a dining experience gone wrong. This lively discussion showcases the delightful interplay of humor and language while keeping the British charm at the forefront.

582. Posh or not posh? (Part 2) Guess the Posh British Celebrities Can you identify which UK celebrities are posh and which are not? Let's listen to some British celebrities speaking, check their Wikipedia pages and work out of these people are truly posh or not. You'll hear samples of lots of spoken English in this episode and we'll focus on accent and pronunciation. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-9bx  Spoken Mystery Story offer www.getspoken.com/lep  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

581. Posh or not posh? (Part 1) Understanding Posh People and Posh Accents Everything you always wanted to know about posh people, but were afraid to ask. This episode is all about poshness in people, posh accents and what it really means to be posh. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-87O Spoken Mystery Story www.getspoken.com/lep  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join a humorous journey as listeners share their quirky comments, including vampires and the curious case of two taps in the bathroom. Dive into the world of English Robot 3000 and its upgrade, engaging in a playful debate about technology. Explore the Edinburgh Fringe and its comedy quiz, while connecting with fellow fans globally through Lepster meetups. Enjoy light-hearted banter about time travel and British plumbing regulations, all wrapped up in a delightful blend of language learning and laughter.

579. [2/2] IELTS Q&A with Ben Worthington from IELTS Podcast More conversation with Ben Worthington from IELTSPodcast.com, talking about English skills and exam skills, considering the whole approach and mindset that you need to succeed in IELTS. Includes questions from listeners. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-99N italki offer https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.